Tender

Invitation to tender for PKAT Primary School Catering Services at Longthorpe and Nova

PKAT

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

PKAT is inviting tenders for the provision of primary school catering services at Longthorpe and Nova under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code 55524000). This procurement process is in the Tender stage and is conducted using an open procedure. The services will be carried out in Peterborough, and the tender period closes on 21st April 2025 with the award period starting on the same day. Interested suppliers can bid for up to two lots, each with a contract period of 36 months and options to extend by two periods of 12 months each. All submissions must be completed electronically or in written format via the provided submission platform.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, offering the possibility of securing long-term contracts in the education sector. Companies with robust experience in providing high-quality catering solutions and compliance with the outlined selection criteria are particularly well-suited. As the purchasing body is a public law entity under the Peterborough Keys Academies Trust, this contract can significantly bolster a company’s portfolio and open further avenues for business growth within the public education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to tender for PKAT Primary School Catering Services at Longthorpe and Nova

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for PKAT Primary School Catering Services at Longthorpe and Nova

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Longthorpe

Lot 1 - Longthorpe

Options: 36 month(s) from the commencement date, with 12 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - Nova

Lot 2 - Nova

Options: 36 month(s) from the commencement date, with 12 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e1d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005123-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PKAT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hnelson@pkat.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1733889124

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE3 9PN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Ravensthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Further Information

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